CVE-2015-8977 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain the installation path via error log files in MyBB forum software, potentially aiding further attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-8977?
CVE-2015-8977 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mybb Mybb, published on 31 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.6 allow remote attackers to obtain the installation path via vectors involving error log files.
Weakness: CWE-532
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8977?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mybb Merge System, Mybb Mybb.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8977?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8977 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-8977 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8977 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mybb Mybb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-97r5-3mcv-523r.